Joining a Running Group Can Help People Struggling With Anxiety, Depression, and Stress

Joining a Running Group Can Help People Struggling With Anxiety, Depression, and Stress

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Aside from helping you stay accountable and making training more enjoyable, there’s a big reason to join a running group.

Researchers at McMaster University in Canada have found that people struggling with mental health challenges who joined a running group experienced a significant decrease in their levels of anxiety, depression, and stress.